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Like Cake, Coffee & Cycling?
16/04/2013

It’s back! As some of you may know, we like our cake, coffee and of course, cycling here at Bikeminded and as this ride was so popular when we last hosted it, we thought we’d bring it back.   We’re going to be riding across the borough and stopping by at a handful of the...

Upcoming fantastic Bikeminded events
12/04/2013

So it’s Spring 2013 (apparently) and summer is hopefully, just around the corner.   It’s been a strangely cold few weeks, so when things start warming up, you’ll be able to not only enjoy the sunshine on your bike, but also come along to some of the fantastic Bikeminded events that we’re very excited about...

The World’s Most Expensive Bikes
09/04/2013

One of my best friends is a cyclist. She doesn’t just cycle though. She tells me it’s in her DNA.  So what can I buy for someone who probably already has everything they could possibly need for their cycling pursuits?   Some nifty shoes? A cycling computer? Or perhaps, a seriously sporty outfit with enough...

Three more words…
05/04/2013

As you may know, at Bikeminded, we often get chatting to cyclists about life, the universe and all things cycling on our travels across the Royal Borough.   We recently published a blog called ‘Three Words’ which focused on describing what motivates people to cycle. To make it that little bit more challenging, we also asked...

Cycling into spring
26/03/2013

Admittedly, it may not feel like Spring with the recent Arctic weather we’ve been having recently, but we had a moment of sunshine this afternoon near the Bikeminded office which reminded me of how nice it is to cycle in the springtime.   We’ve always enjoyed the gorgeous Beg Bicycles blog so jumped at the...

Cycle parking in Kensington and Chelsea
19/03/2013

So you get to your destination – office/pub/cinema/supermarket – and then start looking for somewhere to park your bike. And often there is something right in front of you which is rather nice. But sometimes, there isn’t. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is constantly trying to accommodate as much cycle parking within the...

Three words…
26/02/2013

Here at Bikeminded, we’re a curious and social bunch and so whenever we’re out and about in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we inevitably end up having a chat with other cyclists about life, the universe and cycling.   The most recent time was when we went to a Dr Bike and bike marking session at...

Rollapaluza National Series 2013
19/02/2013

So you think you can ride fast? Really fast? Want to prove it? Then pit yourself against your peers at the Rollapaluza roller-racing National Series which starts today.   Image courtesy of Rollapaluza   Now in its 4th year, Rollapaluza are looking for Britain’s King of Spin and Queen of Cadence. The fastest riders from...